About Nadia Rasheed – EMDR Practitioner & Clinical Counsellor

Hello, I am Nadia Rasheed, a qualified Clinical Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. I provide a safe, confidential space where you can explore life’s challenges with understanding and professional support. My practice is trauma-informed and combines evidence-based EMDR therapy with clinical counselling to help you process difficult experiences, overcome trauma, and develop emotional resilience.

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety and depression symptoms, trauma from past experiences, grief and loss, or seeking personal growth, I’m here to support your journey. With years of experience in trauma-informed therapy and online counselling I understand that every client’s path to recovery is unique.

As a registered member of PACFA and EMDRAA, I offer professional mental health support that’s accessible, effective, and tailored to your individual needs.

A Person-Centred Approach to Online Counselling

Within each person lies untapped strength and wisdom that may become clouded by life’s experiences. My therapeutic approach combines evidence-based practices with genuine empathy. This creates a collaborative environment where adults 18 and over can work at their own pace toward lasting positive change.

You are the expert on your own life and experiences. I provide the professional guidance and therapeutic tools to help you rediscover your inner strength.

How I Can Help – Specialised Mental Health Services

Depression & Anxiety Management

• Develop practical coping strategies
• Rediscover inner calm and emotional balance
• Build resilience for long-term wellbeing

Trauma Recovery

• Process difficult experiences safely
• Support for family domestic violence survivors
• Specialised trauma-informed counselling

Grief & Loss Counselling

• Personal loss and bereavement support
• Climate-related grief counselling
• Compassionate guidance through difficult transitions

Life Transitions Support

• Menopause counselling and adjustment
• Adapting to new medical diagnoses
• Managing significant life transitions

Crisis Support & Stress Management

• Suicide prevention counselling
• Family crisis support
• Resilience building techniques

Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches

EMDR Therapy – My Primary Specialisation

As an EMDR Practitioner, I speacilise in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), a powerful trauma therapy technique. EMDR helps rewire neural pathways and transform painful experiences into manageable memories.

Comprehensive Treatment Methods

As a dedicated clinical counsellor, my practice is informed and influenced by a rich tapestry of therapeutic approaches that honour the complexity of human experience. I draw upon Emotion-Focused Therapy to help clients connect with and process their emotional landscape, while integrating principles from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to build skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation.

My work is also shaped by Strength-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, recognising and amplifying each client’s inherent resilience and capabilities. The influence of Internal Family Systems guides my understanding of the different parts within us, fostering self-compassion and inner harmony. Attachment Theory informs how I explore relational patterns and early connections, while mindfulness practices are woven throughout my approach to cultivate present-moment awareness and grounding.

Specialised in EMDR therapy, I support clients in processing trauma and distressing memories. This integrative approach, influenced by multiple therapeutic modalities, allows me to tailor treatment to your unique needs, creating a compassionate space where healing and growth can unfold naturally.

Professional Qualifications & Registrations

I’m a Full Member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and a registered Clinical Counsellor, Accredited Supervisor with PACFA (#30746). I’m also an approved counsellor with NSW Victims Services (accreditation number A4058) and Trauma Support Providers. I maintain the highest professional standards in all my work.

My Professional Credentials:

• EMDR Practitioner
• Clinical Counsellor
• Accredited Supervisor
• Continuous professional development
• Strict ethical guidelines adherence

Why Choose Family Connection Counselling?

• Specialised EMDR Therapy Expertise
• Person-Centred Approach
• Online Counselling Australia Wide
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Evidence-Based Treatment Methods
• Professional Registration & Accreditation

Ready to begin your healing journey? Book your confidential online counselling session today and take the first step toward reclaiming your story with a trusted EMDR therapy Therapist.